Book Teaches Children to Understand How São Paulo Changed Over Time
A new book, "São Paulo Desde o Início," helps children explore the historical transformations of São Paulo, illustrating the city's evolution from a wealthy area to its current state.
Prohibition of demolitions and new buildings affects 102 properties in areas with changed zoning in SP
A recent court ruling in São Paulo prohibits new constructions in specific areas affected by zoning changes, impacting 102 properties and highlighting the city's regulatory focus on housing density.
Growing Inward: Vitoria's Urbanism That Frustrates Builders
Vitoria's new General Urban Planning Plan aims to promote a more compact and sustainable city while addressing excessive land consumption.
The gates of Barcelona
The article discusses Barcelona's efforts to improve urban accessibility and sustainability in light of its metropolitan flows.
"Mini City" for Children: A Municipality in the Conurbano, Recognized in Mexico for its Urban Project
San Martín municipality in Argentina was recognized for its child-focused urban development strategies, participating in a training program in Mexico.
Zaida Muxí: 'Urbanism remains hierarchical and patriarchal'
Argentinian architect and urbanist Zaida Muxí discusses the importance of feminist urbanism and the need for a more just and inclusive approach to city planning.
Architecture Council of RJ demands annulment of law for 20-storey buildings in Teresópolis
The Architecture and Urbanism Council of Rio de Janeiro is demanding the immediate annulment of a law allowing the construction of 20-storey buildings in Teresópolis, following public backlash.
The Macba rescues the architectural utopia of Ricardo Bofill that the dunes did not bury
The Macba showcases a video installation by Anna Moreno that questions the elusive architectural ideals of the 1970s, examining themes of celebrity architects and the fading illusions of urbanism.
City Hall requests donation of landscaping project in Teresina and Architecture Council repudiates
The City Hall of Teresina has made a public call for professionals to donate a landscaping project for Avenida Frei Serafim, which has faced criticism from architects and was repudiated by the Council of Architecture and Urbanism of Piauí.
Your playgrounds and senior citizens on bicycles are coming, says Brazilian urbanist Larissa Menescal after visiting Bratislava
Brazilian urbanist Larissa Menescal reflects on her visit to Bratislava, highlighting the city's integration of different historical periods and its vibrant urban life.
Urban Vestiges of a Fraud: Gowex, the Company That Promised Free Wi-Fi Throughout Madrid and Continues in Its Kiosks
The article discusses the remnants of Gowex, a company that claimed to provide free Wi-Fi across Madrid but was involved in a fraudulent scheme, reflecting on urban memory and historical narratives of the city.
A Journey Through Spain Designed by Women: Cities and Homes Thought Out for Everyday Life and Other Ways of Living
The article explores how women's participation in architecture in Spain has evolved alongside political, social, and urban transformations, highlighting pioneering figures and modern practitioners.
I am not pleased with how downtown Bratislava looks; some kind of rodeo has emerged there, says an architecture psychologist and selects five books
Architecture psychologist Michal Matloň argues for low-rise buildings with a human scale in Bratislava's downtown to foster better human interaction and orientation, criticizing the existing minimalist designs.